Alex Ovechkin, Nicklas Backstrom among the Caps skating at KCI

The NHL and NHLPA recessed labor negotiations last week and currently have no further meetings planned, making a lockout seem increasingly likely with only 11 days to go before the current collective bargaining agreement expires. But that hasn’t stopped the number of players taking part in on-ice workouts at KCI from growing.

On Tuesday, 11 Capitals were on the ice for some light four-on-four scrimmaging, including captain Alex Ovechkin (sporting a new haircut) and top center Nicklas Backstrom. This is the second time Ovechkin has been on the ice in Arlington with his teammates.